Marshall Plans Warned to Secure Peace and Rebuild Europe
Secretary of State Marshall warned in a radio address that Western aid is essential to raise Europe’s economy and forestall Soviet influence. He criticized Molotov for London failure, called East German holdings a Soviet monopoly, and urged measured steps toward a unified Germany while pushing for the Marshall Plan’s passage.
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Truman Seeks Marshall Plan Aid And Domestic Anti Inflation Bill
Congress approved a $522 million aid package for France Austria and Italy and an $18 million grant to China as part of a 33 day special session. The package accompanies a Republican backed voluntary anti inflation plan to curb costs at home while aiding global recovery and union wage price controls remain debated.
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Nationwide Asian strike hits Italy as unrest rises
A nationwide strike in Italy disrupts food industries and sparks violence during Christmas dole distributions. In Naples five people are wounded in rioting as police clash with protesters while unemployment agencies issue aid. Pope XII warns class hatred endangers the nation as De Gasperi faces crisis.
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Christmas party and Optimist Club meeting listed
An activity calendar notes a 7 p m Christmas party at National Weaving Company in Lowell and a 12 15 p m Optimist Club meeting at Leventis restaurant on the same day.
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Non-Suit Ordered In Case Of School Man
Judge Allen H. Gwyn cleared R. L. Fritz Jr. of obtaining public funds by false pretense and granted a non-suit after trial at Caldwell county court. The defense cited approval by Luther B. Robinson for payrolls, while the state argued intent existed. Fritz spoke after the ruling on his 50th birthday.
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Secretary Anderson to Publish List of Commodity Speculators
Secretary of Agriculture Anderson announced a forthcoming public list of about 14 000 speculators in wheat corn and butter backed by a congressional resolution signed by President Truman. He said the names may include congressmen and government officials who profited from commodity gambling, with disclosure contingent on congressional authorization and confidentiality rules.
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Marshall Plan Faces Battles on Funding and Approval
Washington reports sharp Republican and Democratic attacks as Congress prepares to reconvene on January 6 to consider the four year Marshall plan valued at 17 billion dollars. Taft pushes annual review while Senator Johnson questions continued export of aid. Truman seeks 6.8 billion for 15 months starting April 1 with stop gap relief ending soon. Congress earlier approved 522 million for France Italy and Austria to be sent with recent legislation.
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December Rainfall Deficit Report
The weather summary notes rainfall for December to date at 1.47 inches with a 3.86 inch quota for the month and a remaining deficiency of 2.39 inches. No highs or lows clearly listed. The data references yesterday and tonight with no specific location details.
Indictments Set Hearing On Perjury Case Involving Ex General
Maj. Gen. Bennett F. Meyers and partner Bleriot Lamarre face January 7 as the tentative court date after federal indictments accuse Meyers of perjury before the Senate War Investigating Committee. Charges allege false claims of financial ties to a Dayton parts firm and illicit benefits including a Cadillac and apartment redecorating. Lamarre allegedly lied first, then aided Meyers, and Neyers reportedly influenced his testimony. Meyers defends his position and requests cross examination rights.
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Floyd Dixon One of The Gazette's Little Merchants
Floyd Dixon delivers papers in Lowell's east section for The Gazette's Little Merchants. He has a good circulation record and pays promptly. A Boy Scout Troop 1 member, he favors football, began delivering May 19, 1947, and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Dixon of Lowell in the sixth grade.
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